No "blargh" this time. I promised. Too much good stuff happened over the weekend that even a (necessary evil) trip to The Evil Empire (Wal-Mart) could not place a damper upon it. While I am not about to shed my Ebenezer Scrooge title anytime soon, events and actions that would normally occur take on a definite seasonal charm this time of year ( Read more... )

I've come to practically dread this time of year. What was giddy excitement of my childhood days has turned into a hydra-headed monster. More 'bad' than 'good' in the grand scheme of things. Work issues of layoffs, retirements and end-of-year general panic. I am left doing the work of two or three people. I detest going to any sort of store due to ( Read more... )